The cold turkey method is an effective way to quit smoking. Here’s how to fight smoking cravings you might experience.
<div class="ExternalClass5E96F98E765A4A3A81ED92F482D0A7BD"><h2>How to Stop Smoking? Learn the Way of the Cold Turkey</h2><p>Going cold turkey is one of the most effective ways to quit smoking successfully. Here’s how to quit smoking and staying smoke-free.</p><h2>#1 Put Up Your Defences, Display Your Motivations to Stop Smoking</h2><p>Display your quit motivations (e.g. family photographs, holiday posters) to strengthen your conviction to stop smoking.</p><h2>#2 Set A Quit Date to Go Cold Turkey</h2><p>Pick a suitable quit smoking day (e.g. birthday, New Year). That’s the day to stop smoking completely.</p><h2>#3 Prepare Ammunition to Fight Smoking Cravings</h2><p>Gather battle supplies like mobile games, mints, and water to keep cravings at bay. Prepare mentally by coming up with strategies to avoid smoking triggers (e.g. replace clubbing with a movie).</p><h2>#4 Keep Your Eye on Your Target Quit Date</h2><p>Stay focused on your quit smoking day. One day before, trash smoking items like lighters, cigarettes, and ashtrays. On your quit date, establish your reason for quitting.</p><h2>#5 Just Stop Smoking</h2><p>Persevere for 28 days, and you're five times more likely to be smoke-free. Keep recalling your motivations - you can do it!</p>
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